5 Minute Food Fix
Episodes
How to win friends with the CRUNCHIEST ROAST POTATOES! 🥔
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yumi Stynes is constantly surprised by how many of her friends CAN'T get their potatoes crunchy! It's not rocket science! The main thing you need to g...
A few ways to streamline your WEEKLY SHOP on a budget 🛒
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shopping is like laundry and taxes. Unavoidable! But your two fave food fix nerds, Yumi Stynes & Simon Davis, share their own ways of streamlining...
A no-soak, red lentil and black pepper DAHL. 🍛
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A good dahl is delicious, cheap and very good for you. It's also pretty easy to make it vegan, so what's not to love? A meal that is weeknight easy, ...
LASAGNE but make it easy! 🤌
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sure, lasagne is warming, wintry and DELICIOUS... but who has time to make all the many components? Simon has a few tips for making lasagne without gi...
Cooking PORRIDGE that is just right. 🐻
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Davis is such a fan of PORRIDGE that he once attended the Gold Spurtle Competition in Scotland! Seriously! But today he faces off with Yumi Styn...
Overcome your BRUSSELS SPROUT trauma. 🍴
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brussels are the ultimate winter veg! But did you know most of us have PTSBSS (Post-Traumatic-Stinky-Brussels-Sprouts-Syndrome)? Simon Davis & Yu...
Never fear cooking FISH again! 🐟
03 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cooking fish can be a scary endeavor for any novice cook, but Yumi and Simon are here to de-mystify the fish dinner. Simon explains how you can perfec...
GLUTEN - what is it, and how can we cook without it? 🌾
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gluten is found in so many of our kitchen basics, from breads to pastas. But not all our family and friends can digest it, so in this episode Yumi Sty...
Here's a handful of ways to turn FISH FINGERS into a delicious dinner. 🖐️
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kids (and adults) love fish fingers and Yumi Stynes and Simon Davis share how to cook them perfectly so they're crunchy and delicious. Plus Yumi expla...
SILKEN TOFU to die for. 🍢
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Silken Tofu is just one of the many kinds of tofu, and in this episode, Yumi and Simon discuss how they cook this cheap and vegetarian ingredient in a...
This is how you cook the PERFECT STEAK. 🥩
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you cook your steak rare or well done, in this episode of the 5 Minute Food Fix you'll learn how to nail it every time, and what cut of meat i...
Your vegan friend is right, CASHEWS are amazing! ✨
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If diamonds were a girls best friend, then cashews would be a vegans. That's because cashews are honestly a super food. They can be used to create so ...
You can definitely win friends with these quick and easy SALADS 🥗
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salad is having its moment, and with that has come a lot of technically impressive, luxuriously complex salads recipes. This episode has none of those...
How we make INSTANT NOODLES healthier and more delicious 🍜
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Simon is a self-confessed instant noodles snob... So Yumi shares how you can turn instant noodles from a cheap, unhealthy snack into a proper and deli...
Keep it simple with these STAR INGREDIENTS ⭐
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cooking can be a lovely experience, but sometimes we just don't have the time or the willpower. That's why we love STAR INGREDIENTS, these are foods t...
Turning LEFTOVERS into something new and delicious. 🥡
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you're like us, you constantly overestimate how much food you need to cook and have leftovers constantly, and that's why in this episode Yumi Styne...
How to use up those CANS OF TUNA you've been hoarding 🍣
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuna, it comes in many different sizes and flavours, but which is the best? And how can you use up all those cans you've been hoarding like the world ...
Why FROZEN PEAS should be always be in your freezer ❄️
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's a safe bet that you'll always find frozen peas inside Yumi & Simon's freezer - and for good reason. Nutritious, delicious and cheap. Plus fro...
Here is how to clean out your FRIDGE CRISPER. 🥬
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are ALL guilty of buying delicious fresh vege which we end up neglecting until they begin to turn brown. That's why Yumi Stynes & Simon Davis h...
The secret to making the most delicious MASHED POTATO in the world. 🧈
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Oh mashed potatoes, you are the perfect side. Have you ever wondered how restaurants get their mash so deliciously fluffy and moreish? Simon spills th...
How to make ROTISSERIE CHICKEN even better 🐔
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yumi, Simon and Australians love a rotisserie chicken, it's as ingrained in our DNA as the meat pie. So what are some ways we can level it up and take...
Here are some meals that require only THREE INGREDIENTS. 🍲
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you've got to survive another day before your weekly shop OR you just love simplicity, here are some recipes that can feed your family and onl...
Cheap, nutritious AND delicious - here's why we love CANNED CHICKPEAS. 🥫
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We love chickpeas here at the 5 Minute Food Fix, they are cheap, nutritious and delicious. But more importantly, they are wonderfully versatile, wheth...
Every kitchen should have FLATBREAD and here's why. 🫓
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lebanese, Pita, Naan, Lavash, Roti, or whatever your choice of flatbread is, most families use one. And if you don't then you should. Yumi Stynes and ...
What can you make with JUST a can of CANNELLINI BEANS? 🥫
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you've got a can of cannellini beans sitting in your cupboard, you've got the star ingredient for a number of delicious meals. Don't believe us? In...
How to fry the PERFECT EGG 🍳
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are lots of ways to mess up a fried egg. You might burn the bottom, undercook the top, or end up with a scramble. But once you hear this episode...
Why we love ASPARAGUS 🌱
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you make sure you're always grabbing the freshest asparagus at the supermarket? And once you've bought a bunch what's the best way to make it i...
Can TOAST really be tonight's dinner? (Spoiler, YES IT CAN) 🍞
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you've had a long day and have NO motivation to cook dinner, is it okay just to make toast for you and the family? Simon and Yumi say yes! They sha...
Why your next meal should be SAUSAGES. 🌭
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for permission to cook sausages for dinner tonight? Consider this the official okay! Yumi Stynes and Simon Davis share how to take your snag g...
How to make last night's BOLOGNESE into something bettter 🍝
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Made a huge batch of bolognaise sauce and don't know what to do with it? How about an easy and mouth-watering lasagna, or a golden shepherd's pie? You...
How to cook the best BBQ CHICKEN 🍗
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Think the barbeque is just for snags and steaks? Think again! In this episode Yumi Stynes & Simon Davis go through how to perfectly cook a show-st...
Save money and the environment with this GREEK YOGHURT secret! 🤑
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Greek yoghurt is a staple in the homes of Simon Davis and Yumi Stynes. Simon shares how he uses it every day to elevate other foods and recipes (some ...
These are our FREEZER STAPLES 🧊
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all have frost-covered food stuffed away in the freezer, but it's time to make some room and get creative! Yumi Stynes and Simon Davis share what t...
Why you need to try FROZEN PRAWNS from the supermarket. 🦐
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Think that seafood's only worth buying if it's fresh? Think again! Simon Davis & Yumi Stynes love frozen prawns because they're cheap, convenient ...
How to nail SCHOOL LUNCHES 🍱
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When combined, Yumi Stynes & Simon Davis have a small army of children to feed, so they know the do's and don'ts of school lunches. In this episod...
Every family has their own SPAG BOL recipe... here's ours! 🍝
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some things are worth waiting for... and a delicious spaghetti bolognese sauce is definitely one of them! Yumi Stynes and Simon Davis share the secret...
Why the BAKED POTATO is the best potato! 🥔
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you had a long day and now have a family to feed? Here's why the humble baked potato could be the answer to your problems. Yumi Stynes and Simon ...
Never buy TOMATO PASTA SAUCE in a jar again. 🍅
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Think that jar sauce is quicker and easier than making something from scratch? Just wait until you hear this 5 Minute Food Fix episode! Yumi & Sim...
What to do with all those BANANAS? 🍌
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You bought bananas with the best intentions, but now they're looking a little brown and bleh. But don't fret! Yumi Stynes & Simon Davis have some ...
How to get your kids to eat BROCCOLI 🥦
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Think you know broccoli? Think again! Yumi Stynes & Simon Davis talk about how to get your kids to eat broccoli and share a couple of their favour...
Introducing... 5 Minute Food Fix 🍲
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yumi Stynes & Simon Davis bring you 5 Minute Food Fix, with a goal to make the 5pm panic of "what's for dinner" easier. Check out the 5-Minute Fo...